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EC0-350 · Question #839

Vulnerability scanners are automated tools that are used to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations of hosts. They also provide information regarding mitigating discovered vulnerabilities…

The correct answer is D. Vulnerability scanners can identify weakness and automatically fix and patch the vulnerabilities. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Vulnerability scanners are automated tools that are used to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations of hosts. They also provide information regarding mitigating discovered vulnerabilities. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

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Options

  • AVulnerability scanners attempt to identify vulnerabilities in the hosts scanned.
  • BVulnerability scanners can help identify out-of-date software versions, missing patches, or system upgrades
  • CThey can validate compliance with or deviations from the organization's security policy
  • DVulnerability scanners can identify weakness and automatically fix and patch the vulnerabilities

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  • A
    14% (5)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    9% (3)
  • D
    71% (25)

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